LSU advances to MCWS final: eyes second title in three years against Coastal Carolina

LSU's thrilling 6-5 walk-off win over Arkansas, powered by Jared Jones' clutch hitting and Zac Cowan's strong pitching, sets up a high-stakes final against Coastal Carolina. This victory marks LSU's chance to claim their second national championship in just three years, highlighting their resilience and championship pedigree.

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LSU secured a thrilling 6-5 walk-off victory over Arkansas to advance to the Men's College World Series finals, where they will face Coastal Carolina in a best-of-three series starting Saturday.

Trailing by two runs entering the ninth inning, the Tigers rallied to score three runs, capped by Jared Jones' game-winning single that glanced off a glove.

Jones, who struggled earlier in the tournament with five strikeouts in the opener, has rebounded impressively, going 5-for-9 with six RBIs and two homers in the last two games.

LSU junior right-hander Zac Cowan delivered a crucial performance, pitching a season-high 5⅓ innings and throwing 84 pitches, allowing just one earned run on four hits.

The Tigers, with a season record of 51-15, are aiming for their second national championship in three years. Arkansas, meanwhile, suffered another heartbreaking loss in Omaha, recalling their near miss in the 2018 finals.

The upcoming finals against Coastal Carolina promise a competitive showdown as LSU seeks to add another title to their recent success.

"It has been quite a turnaround for Jones," noted observers, highlighting his clutch hitting that propelled LSU forward.

The Tigers' resilience and timely hitting underscore their championship aspirations as they prepare for the final series.
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LSU advanced to the Men's College World Series finals with a dramatic 6-5 walk-off win over Arkansas, fueled by Jared Jones' clutch hit. The Tigers will face Coastal Carolina in a best-of-three series, aiming for their second national title in three years.
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LSU's walk-off win advances them to MCWS final

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  • LSU defeated Arkansas 6-5 in a walk-off victory to advance to the Men's College World Series finals.33Wafb
  • LSU trailed by two runs going into the ninth inning but staged a comeback by scoring three runs in that inning.Wafb
  • Jared Jones went 5-for-9 with six RBIs and two homers in the last two games after struggling earlier in the series.1
  • Junior right-hander Zac Cowan pitched 5⅓ innings allowing just one earned run on four hits, throwing a season-high 84 pitches.Theadvocate
  • LSU will face Coastal Carolina in the best-of-three finals for their second national championship in three years.1
The Tigers (51-15) will play for their second national championship in three years when they square off against Coastal Carolina in the best-of-three finals starting Saturday.
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The Tigers were down by two runs heading into the ninth inning but came back to score three runs and win the game.
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LSU junior right-hander Zac Cowan earned the start and had arguably his best outing of the season when the Tigers needed him the most. He tossed a season-high 5⅓ innings and threw a season-high 84 pitches, allowing just one earned run on four hits.
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Jared Jones batting 5-for-9 with six RBIs and two homers
5-for-9 with six RBIs and two homers
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LSU season record 51-15
51-15
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Zac Cowan pitched 5⅓ innings and threw 84 pitches
5⅓ innings
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Zac Cowan threw 84 pitches
84 pitches
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Arkansas' painful history in Omaha

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  • Arkansas has experienced gut-wrenching losses in Omaha before, including being one out away from winning the 2018 national championship.1
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Arkansas was one out away from winning 2018 national championship
2018 national championship
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